Monthly spending. We rank on rewards minus the full annual fee, so statement credits and perks are listed separately and never counted for you.
Choosing between the Sam's Club Mastercard® (no annual fee) and the U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa Signature® Card (no annual fee) comes down to where you spend most. Both cards can deliver real value. Let’s break it down, then run your numbers to find the winner.
Strongest in gas at 5% (up to $6,000/yr). 5% on gas and EV charging (first $6,000/yr), 3% on dining and takeout, 1% elsewhere. Warehouse purchases earn 1% unless you hold a Plus membership.
Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.
Apply NowUnlimited 2% cash back on every purchase (up to 4% with large U.S. Bank deposit balances). Earns a solid 2.0% on everything else.
Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.
Apply Now| Feature | Sam's Club Mastercard | U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Signature Card |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Sign-Up Bonus | $30 after $30 spend in 1 months | None |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | 0% | 3% |
| Base Reward Rate | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Dining Rewards | 3% | 2% |
| Gas Rewards | 5% (up to $6,000/yr) | 2% |
| Rates with conditions not counted in the rows above |
3% at Sam's Club with Plus Earns 3% on Sam's Club purchases only with a Plus membership, which costs more than the base Club tier. Club members earn 1% there, and groceries bought anywhere else earn 1%. |
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| Key Benefits | 5% on gas and EV charging (first $6,000/yr), 3% on dining and takeout, 1% elsewhere. Warehouse purchases earn 1% unless you hold a Plus membership. | Unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase (up to 4% with large U.S. Bank deposit balances). |
Sam's Club Mastercard pulls ahead for dining, gas spending.
U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Signature Card wins on travel, groceries.
Not sure which fits your life? Enter your spending below and we’ll do the math. The calculator ranks purely on rewards minus the full annual fee, so credits and perks are yours to judge.